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CHAMPAIGN — Even though the sun was making a rare appearance on this February day, the cold prairie wind had plenty of bite. At other college golf powerhouses, if the temperature dips below 50, players are grabbing their woollies and looking to huddle in front of a nice fire. But not at Illinois, where that day's 41 degrees felt balmy. Despite a lavish indoor practice facility, the Illini players, wearing multiple layers and various shades of orange and blue, were headed outside to squeeze in a winter nine-holer. They were doing it on their own, not at the behest of coach Mike Small. "They have cabin fever," Small said as the players rushed out the door. The...

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